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Barriers, Attitudes, and Influences Towards Dietary Intake Amongst Elite Rugby Union Players
A M Sharples1, Stuart D Galloway1, D Baker2,3
1Faculty of Health Sciences and Sport, University of Stirling, Stirling, United Kingdom.
Frontiers in Sports and Active Living
|January 6, 2022
Summary
Rugby Union players face barriers to optimal nutrition including time, cost, and food access. Enhanced nutrition education is needed, especially for developing athletes, focusing on practical skills and reliable information sources.
Area of Science:
- Sports Nutrition
- Qualitative Research
- Rugby Union
Background:
- Athlete dietary intake significantly impacts health and performance.
- Barriers like time, cost, and food access limit optimal nutrition.
- These factors are underexplored in Rugby Union players.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore nutritional influences on dietary intake among Rugby Union players.
- To identify barriers and enablers to optimal nutrition in this population.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study using in-person individual interviews.
- 30 Rugby Union players from New Zealand Super Rugby franchises and development squads participated.
- Thematic analysis was used to code interview transcripts.
Main Results:
- Barriers identified include upbringing, organizational skills, time, and food security.
- Body composition and nutrition knowledge acted as both barriers and enablers.
- Access to dietitians varied, with lower-level players relying more on social media for information.
Conclusions:
- Greater nutrition education is recommended for developing athletes.
- Focus should be on affordable food choices, meal planning, and critical evaluation of online information.
- Addressing practical barriers is crucial for improving athlete nutrition.
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